on this, our first monday back from vacation...

...the hobbitlings recommend the cod "livid" oil.

nothing says "back in the saddle" like a shot of visceral aquatic fury.

lemony-fresh, of course.  

a lesson in specificity: part 2

what i said to ela:

"what a beautiful card you are making for your friend's birthday! now you just have to sign your name!"

next time:

i will remember to tell her to stop.

a lesson in specificity: part 1

what i said to boookie:

"pick-up all the small things from your bedroom floor and put them in this plastic box."

next time, i will add:

"mineral only. no animals wearing vegetables."

pool party!

this is our above ground pool.

and these are our water fowl.  we are raising them for their blonde plumage... 

and their cheesy ham bones.

we are also observing the beginning of football season.  here is seimi  behind his offensive line with the sun tucked under his brawny arm. 

the sun gleaming off seimi's helmet head

there is nothing like a cool warm (the temperature just hit 98.6 around seimi) dip on a hot september day!

godliness with contentment is great gain indeed! 

ela

lank

the leg room is always greener on the other side of the prison bars.

in other news, our little baby longlegs has officially christened his favorite blue blanket. ladies and gentlemen, please meet "lank."

and yes, we are aware of the irony!

a sight to bring joy to a father's heart